The New York Hardcore Chronicles 10 Questions w/ Roger Miret (Agnostic Front)

Introduction

The speaker talks about his early experiences with punk and hardcore music, including his first shows and the bands that inspired him.

Early Experiences with Punk and Hardcore Music

• The speaker's first exposure to hardcore was through punk rock shows.

• One of the speaker's earliest punk shows was at the Pemberley Lounge, where he saw the Stimulators and the Professionals.

• The speaker saw Agnostic Front live and was impressed by their primitive sound.

• John Watson, a member of Agnostic Front, is mentioned as someone who still performs in pits today.

• The speaker would have loved to see the Misfits play at Max's Kansas City.

Favorite Venues

The speaker discusses some of his favorite venues for seeing live music.

Favorite Venues

• CBGB's was home to many great shows.

• A7 was a true hub for the local scene.

• The Paramount Theater hosted SSD Control, one of the speaker's favorite bands.

Living in Squats

The speaker talks about living in squats and how it became a necessity for him.

Living in Squats

• The speaker lived in several squats over time due to necessity.

• Squatting provided warmth during winter months and allowed for sleeping outside during summer months.

• Towards the end of the 90's there were family-oriented squats that were nicer than most New York City apartments.

Favorite Agnostic Front Songs

The speaker shares his top three favorite Agnostic Front songs.

Favorite Agnostic Front Songs

• Victim in Pain, Blind Justice, and the Paint It Black cover are the speaker's top three favorite Agnostic Front songs.

Memories with Rabies

The speaker reminisces about some fun memories with his friend Rabies.

Memories with Rabies

• The speaker and Rabies had great rehearsals together.

• Rabies used to wear 30 pairs of pants and 44 t-shirts.

Memories of Hardcore Punk

In this section, the speaker talks about his memories of hardcore punk and how it has changed over time.

Memories of Hardcore Punk

• The speaker reminisces about going down into a dungeon-like rehearsal studio to practice with his band.

• He talks about the importance of being genuine and real with people in order to succeed.

• The speaker discusses how hardcore punk has expanded in many different ways but also laments the clear divisions that have emerged within the scene.

• He expresses frustration with feeling like he has to censor himself on stage due to people watching and judging his every move.

Is Hardcore Dead?

• The speaker rejects the idea that hardcore is dead, stating that while things may be done differently now, as long as people are being oppressed, there will always be a need for hardcore bands to speak out against oppression.